Author: Erin Elizabeth

Have you ever found yourself in an art gallery struggling to find meaning in a piece of art? This happened to 17-year old TJ Khayatan on a recent visit to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. After seeing a stuffed animal on a gray blanket, TJ questioned whether this was really impressive, saying: “Upon first arrival we were quite impressed with the artwork and paintings presented in the huge facility. However, some of the ‘art’ wasn’t very surprising to some of us. We stumbled upon a stuffed animal on a gray blanket and questioned if this was really...

One year ago, America’s first 3D-printed home was unveiled in the city of Austin, Texas. In the time that has passed, the structure has proven itself to be resilient and cost-effective. Now, 50 more of the 3D-printed homes are being constructed for poor families in rural Latin America. Icon, the tech company that designed the specialized 3D printer, partnered with the Silicon Valley-based nonprofit New Story for the initiative. Currently, they are working on constructing their “first-of-its-kind” neighborhood for Latin American families who make less than $200 per month. RELATED: California scientists developing cow-free dairy milk from GMO yeast and 3D...

Dogs truly are man’s best friend. Their open and loving hearts are always eagerly waiting to greet us with a big smile and a wagging tail. But humans aren’t the only ones who receive their abundance of love. They offer it freely to other dogs, too. 8-month-old puppy Lana is a perfect example of how pure and kinds dogs really are. Lana was rescued from the streets of Brazil and adopted by Suelen Schaumloeffel and her fiancé. Lana is safe and happy in her new life, enjoying all the luxuries her forever home has to offer: a warm bed,...

On May 16, the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium issued an opinion that will allow the imprisonment of parents who enforce a vegan diet on their children. The academy ruled that veganism is unethical for children because it can lead to health problems as they grow, according to Belgian publication Le Soir. It is not technically prohibited to raise your children on an animal-free diet, and the ruling does not automatically imply child neglect. It does, however, make it much easier to prosecute parents whose children have health problems and are on the strict diet. As we reported...